Soils Aggregates and Concrete Laboratory Technician CCIL Certified (2026072997)

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Full Time

Soils Aggregates and Concrete Laboratory Technician CCIL Certified (2026072997)

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Soils, Aggregates and Concrete Laboratory Technician – CCIL Certified to join our team in Pickering, Ontario.

Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Conducting lab testing for various geotechnical projects to produce accurate lab results to be used for design and analysis by Thurber’s engineering team and by outside clients;
• Preparing and setting up soil samples for testing;
• Collecting, reducing, plotting lab results, and preparing lab test reports from test data;
• Conducting testing of soils for their index parameters, including but not limited to: Atterberg Limits; Hydrometers; Sieves; Moisture Contents; Visual Classifications; and, Proctor tests;
• Carrying out various field and laboratory testing on concrete as per CCIL/CSA requirements;
• Logging rock core to determine strength and other engineering properties;
• Performing testing to ASTM/CCIL/CSA, company, and industry standards;
• Maintaining and servicing lab equipment to ensure they operate at an optimal level;
• Arranging for calibration of lab equipment and instrumentation, maintain calibration records; and,
• Effectively communicating lab results and observations to project engineers both verbally and in written formats.

Qualifications and Assets

• Completion of a related post-secondary program in Engineering Technology;
• Completion of a Geotechnical Testing and Instrumentation course is an asset;
• CCIL certification for soils, aggregates, and concrete laboratory testing;
• Instrumentation testing experience;
• Experience working in a lab environment; and,
• Valid Class GDriver’s license is required.

Base Salary Range

• $50,000 - $55,000 per year, based on a 40-hour work week.
• The posted wage range for this position represents the range for the experience and qualifications noted in this posting.
• The offered wage may be adjusted upward for candidates whose qualifications and experience exceed those expressed in this posting.
• Candidates with less experience and qualifications may be considered at a reduced starting wage.

Accessibility Accommodations

Thurber is committed to providing accessible service for our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. We endeavor to provide equal opportunities to persons with disabilities. If you, as a job applicant, require accommodation to assist with your application or during our interviewing process, if you are selected for further screening, please let us know by email to HR@thurber.ca .

What we offer

Upon joining Thurber Engineering you'll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and professional office environment where open communication is valued at all levels. We're eager to help our team reach their potential which is why many of our team members spend much of their career with us! Here are the benefits of working for us:

• Our flat organizational structure allows easy access to senior professionals, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts across the company for mentorship and feedback.
• Our culture is respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and fun.
• We offer financial support towards professional development.
• We provide health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and an Employee and Family assistance program with 24/7 support online or over the phone.

About Thurber

Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian-owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.

Our team continues to grow as we build our reputation by working closely with our clients to provide timely, high-value solutions and technical support. Thurber is wholly owned by our senior employees and operates from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready and excited to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity. Our regional diversity gives us specialized knowledge of the various and complex geological and environmental conditions across Canada.

Our Purpose:

To make a difference for people.

Our Values:

Passion:

We'redriven to deliver our best and inspire others.

Quality:

We're committed toproviding our clients with a quality experience, in both service and product.

Caring:

We show kindness and concern for others, the environment, and the industry.

Together:

Wemake a difference for people by working with passion, quality, and care -together.

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